Staff

Pastor Charles T. Hunt, Senior Pastor
Surrendered to the ministry at the age of 17 years old at First Baptist Church, Corrigan, Texas. He attended East Texas Baptist University, Marshall, Texas and graduated from Louisiana Baptist University, Shreveport, Louisiana.
He married his wife, Becky October 2, 1976 and they served as Music/Youth and Education Ministers until 1985 in churches in Louisiana and Texas. In May, 1985, he accepted the call to become pastor at Ridgewood Baptist Church, Port Neches. The church grew and relocated to Port Arthur. He was pastor there for almost 20 years.
In August, 2004, he accepted the pastorate at Woodland Hills Baptist Church, Longview, Texas. The church has experienced steady growth and has built three new buildings and major renovation on four others. Even in the midst of constant building, the church has continued to reach out to the community thru major evangelism and missions.
He has been involved and served in many offices in the Southern Baptist Convention and the national, state and associational level. He has also led music and preached in many revivals across America and foreign countries.
Charles and Becky’s family include their son Jeremy and his wife Annie and granddaughters, Hattie and Georgia; their son Jason and his wife Ashley and granddaughter Isabelle and grandson Charlie.
Bro. Charles has blessed Woodland Hills with his firm conviction in the word and in practical morals, uniting us with strong leadership, thoughtful goals, and a working strategic plan for our church and its ministry – through faith and love, in fellowship and in our everyday lives. charles@whbchurch.com

Kase Kuykendall, Executive Pastor
Bro. Kase was called to Woodland Hills in June of 2005. Kase graduated with a Bachelors from East Texas Baptist University in December of 2007; and from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in April of 2009 with a Masters of Arts in Religion degree.
Kase married his wife Brittany on July 22, 2006, and they were blessed with twin boys Mason and Maddox on June 11, 2010. Bro. Kase has a passion for preaching the Word of God and loves to preach. Kase oversees the LifeGroups Ministry here at Woodland Hills and desires to see people connected into the family and be able to grow and use their Spiritual gifts for the Kingdom of God. Kase also greatly enjoys working with students and seeing their lives change because of the power of God. kase@whbchurch.com

Aaron Perkins, Minister of Music/College
Bro. Aaron serves on staff at Woodland Hills as the minister of music and college. He currently holds a bachelor’s degree in Sacred Music from East Texas Baptist University, and a Master’s of Arts in Worship from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He married Jennifer on August 4, 2007. In August, 2011, baby boy Lawson Aaron was born, May, 2013 baby girl Laynee arrived, in February, 2015 baby girl Lessie was born, and in August, 2016 baby girl Landry arrived.
Aaron has a passion for music and a desire to lead others in the corporate worship of our Lord and Savior.aaron@whbchurch.com

Clark Sexton, Minister of Outreach
Bro. Clark was born and raised in Tulsa, OK. He attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, and received his BS Degree in Sacred Music & Christian Ed. from Calvary Bible College in Kansas City. He has served churches in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas as Music and Youth Director. He also served as Bible Club Director with Youth for Christ in Tulsa and as Director of Child Evangelism Fellowship in Jacksonville, FL and here in Longview. Bro. Clark was ordained to the Gospel Ministry by Macedonia Baptist Church and served as Interim Pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Gilmer. He retired in 2002 after serving the Lord as Executive Director of the Hiway 80 Rescue Mission for 16 years. He and Marilyn has 4 children and 12 grandchildren. Bro. Clark has been a member of Woodland Hills since 1998. clark@whbchurch.com

Kimberly Hall, Nursery/Day School DirectorKimberly has been on staff since September 2013. She is married to Billy since December 1977. Together they have two children, son, Justin and daughter, Hannah. Kimberly’s love for preschool is where God called her over 30 years ago, after she was at Baylor. Making a brighter future for our preschooler at WHBC by planting the seed through God’s word and example is Kim’s heart. kimh@whbchurch.com

Christy Mayfield, Minister of ChildrenChristy has been on staff at Woodland Hills since March, 2015. She is married to Marty and they have two children Caylee and Halle.
Christy feels fortunate to have been raised in a Christian home by two Godly, loving parents. Christy’s Dad is a Southern Baptist Pastor and her Mom is a church secretary. She was saved at the age of 8 years old in a church revival in Atlanta, Texas. Throughout her walk with Jesus Christ she has developed and continue to hold strong conservative, Christian beliefs that are biblically sound.
Christy has a Bachelor of Science, Education from ETBU and has been teaching 2nd/3rd/5th grades and has also been involved with church ministry since 2003. christy@whbchurch.com

Jason Hunt, Minister of Youth
Bro. Jason has been on staff at Woodland Hills since 2012. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from East Texas Baptist University. He married Ashley Charron on June 27, 2009. They have two children, Isabelle born in September 2012 and Charlie born June 28, 2015 . Jason works with the youth ministry in all areas discipling young people.jason@whbchurch.com

Rosio Newton, Preschool DirectorRosio has been on staff at Woodland Hills since Jan 2017. She married Matt Newton July 23, 2005. In June 2011, Olimpia “Pia” was born.
Rosio feels blessed in so many ways the Lord is using her and continues ignite a passion in her to share the gospel . She was saved at the age of 16 years old at First Baptist Church Omaha.
Rosio had a Bachelor of Science, Education from ETBU and has taught grades PreK-12th grade. She has been involved with preschool, children, and youth ministries since 2002.rosio@whbchurch.com

Kaye Eishen, Administrative Asst./Webmaster
Kaye joined Woodland Hills in September, 2005. Kaye and her family moved here from Oxford, Mississippi in June, 2004 where they had lived for 17 years. She is married and has three children. Kaye loves her job and feels blessed to work for a terrific staff and the wonderful members of Woodland Hills.kaye@whbchurch.com

Gloria Williams, Secretary
Gloria Williams has been on staff since January, 2013. Gloria has been married to Tom since 1982. They have four children and eight grandchildren. Gloria has taught Sunday school since 1997 and has been a member of Woodland Hills since 1992. Gloria is an asset to both the church and staff.gloria@whbchurch.com

Janie Holmes, Financial SecretaryJanie is our newest member of the WHBC staff. She is a graduate of ETBC, has served as secretary at several churches and has a passion for the work of the church. Janie’s family includes husband Bill, Tracy Jane Tutt, husband Tracy, Christy Mayfield, husband Marty, and Lori Gould. They also have four wonderful granddaughters.janie@whbchurch.com